In the midst of the dark years of World War II, The Rudder magazine commissioned L. Francis Herreshoff to write a how-to-build article for a design that would give war-weary sailors something to dream about until life could return to normal. In fact, this article became the first of a series that lasted right through the mid-’50s and has become the foundation of several books. In the last articles of the series, as well as in his book The Compleat Cruiser, Herreshoff introduces us to Rozinante, a “light-displacement canoe yawl.”
28′ Canoe Yawl, Rozinante
DESCRIPTION
Hull type: Round-botttomed, double-ended keel boat
Rig: Ketch or yawl
Construction: Carvel-planed over steam-bent frames
Alternative construction: Cold-molded
PERFORMANCE
Suitable for: Somewhat protected waters
Intended capacity: 1-6 daysailing, 2 cruising
Trailerable: With difficulty
Propulsion: Sail
BUILDING DATA
Skill needed: Advanced
Lofting required: Yes
PLANS DATA
No. of sheets: 9
Level of Detail: Above average
Plans Format: Print or Digital
Cost per set: $325
Plan No. 134
Particulars
LOA: 28′
LWL: 24′
Beam: 6′4″
Draft: 3′9″
Displacement: 6611 lbs
Sail area: Ketch 348 sq ft, Yawl 352 sq ft